"NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY"
by Lois Lumbra
lois@surfglobal.net
February 11, 2010

   BRRR! It has been cold with that wind, the sun has remained warm, riding with my friend to Morrisville Saturday afternoon the sun was so warm as it was shining in the car windows.   While the days were warm the deer have started to come out in Berkshire and turkeys also, its nice to see them.  Its also that time of year when all dogs should be leashed so they do not chase, its only natural for them, but we can help by keeping them in our control.

  The recent Blood Drive at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall was attended by 46 donors and the Montgomery Rescue Team wishes to thank everyone that came.  Their appreciation to St.Isidore’s for the use of their hall, to the local businesses who always help to publicize the drive, and who donate gift certificates for our local drawings, and to all volunteers.  Congratulations to the following  winner’s of prizes won at the Jan. 31 drawing, Nancy Martell won the Certificate from TJ’s Country Store, Max Grossman who won a certificate from Jay Village Inn.  Our appreciation and thanks to all.  

  Congratulations to Bob and Marie Baron they have a new granddaughter Phoebe Nancy Baron, she arrived on February 2, weighing 8 lbs and 11 oz.  Proud parents Chris and Heather Baron.

  Congratulations to first time grandparents Larry and Renee Patterson, their grandson Rohan Isaiah arrived February 1, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz, to proud parents Lars and Rachel Hardy. 

  Nimble Thimble the Montgomery Quilting Circle have started a whole new year of quilting and making plans for the new year, they once again have set a goal to do 25 sunshine quilts, show and tell is always a lot of fun, get new ideas for programs for monthly meetings, suggestions and newcomers welcome. 

  Shove Tuesday is fast approaching and the United Methodist Church Family will have a Pancake Supper, on February 16, starting at 5p.m.  This is the beginning of lenten season.

  There will be a ROAST BEEF (SIRLOIN TIP) DINNER with homemade maple desserts at St.Isidore’s Parish Hall on March 14, starting at 11:30 a.m. until all are served.  Tickets adults $10., Children 6-12 $5.00 and under 6 are free.   We will be selling raffle tickets before the event and upon arrival at the door, and the drawing will take place at the dinner, we have five great prizes.   Benefit the St. Theresa’s Society, Montgomery Center on route 242.

  Happy Birthday to Marvin Rusk 2/14, Eve Samprieto 2/15, Vivian Deuso, Tyler Elkins and Marnie Bimm 2/16,  Katherine Elliott 2/17, Evelyn Hart 2/19.

  Anniversary wishes to Richard and Prudy Ryea 2/20.

**Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on cologne and they go out and smell each other, saying from a 5 year old.   Happy Valentine’s Day !!!**